There are only two teams in the NFL that Holmgren has never beaten: Washington (0-3) and Indianapolis (0-2).

And against Washington, Seattle's offensive numbers have been consistently lower than against the rest of the league (see chart).

RHODES RETURNS: Defensive coordinator Ray Rhodes was back on the field for practice on Wednesday for the first time since he suffered a minor stroke on Sept. 4.

Rhodes is expected to travel to Washington for this Sunday's game.

WARRICK INJURED: Peter Warrick missed practice Wednesday because of a left groin injury and is questionable for Sunday's game -- meaning there's a 50-50 chance he'll play.

Warrick caught his first pass of the season, a 42-yarder from Seneca Wallace, in the fourth quarter of Sunday's victory over Arizona. If Warrick is out, Jimmy Williams will return punts, said Holmgren.

Cornerback Kelly Herndon sat out practice Wednesday because of a neck stinger, but Holmgren said the expectation is he will practice today and should be available this weekend.

TRAVELING MAN: Count quarterback Matt Hasselbeck among those who don't consider traveling across the country a big burden in the NFL.

"We have a nice plane," he said. "It's easy to fly with no kids. I fly with kids all the time and it's tough, carrying car seats through security and all that stuff. This is nothing."

The Seahawks will leave for Washington on Friday, giving them two days to adjust.

For the record, the Seahawks were 3-3 when playing in the Central or Eastern time zones last season and are 13-19 in all such games since Holmgren became head coach.

LIVING LEGACY: When Redskins coach Joe Gibbs decided to return to the NFL last season after 11 years away, he said he gave some thought to the idea that a return could sour the reputation he built in coaching Washington from 1981 to 1992.

NOTES: RB Shaun Alexander was named NFC Offensive Player of the Week after he gained 140 yards and scored four rushing touchdowns against Arizona. It's the fifth time in his career he has received the award. ... Hasselbeck shared time with Wallace at practice on Wednesday because his arm has felt tired. Holmgren said the plan is for Hasselbeck to take the majority of snaps at practice today.